Alexander State Forest WMA
Digest lists: LDWF (283 acres, Pineville Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-10-01 to 2027-01-31 | p.57 |
| Firearms (bucks only) | 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 | p.57 |
| Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-11 | p.57 |
| Youth Lottery (either-sex) | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2026-12-19 to 2026-12-20 | p.57 |
| Small Game | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-11 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-09 2026-12-19 to 2027-02-28 | p.57 |
Closures and access
| Notice | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEPT (bucks only) Nov. 27-29 Deer Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08 | p.57 |
| Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area (either-sex) | 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08 2026-12-14 to 2026-12-15 | p.57 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. From December through February all hunters must check daily with the Office of Forestry for scheduled burning activity. No hunting or other activity will be permitted in burn units the day of the burning. Call 225-202-2773 for information on burning schedules. Vehicles restricted to paved and graveled roads. No parking on or fishing or swimming from bridges. No open fires EXCEPT in recreation areas. Attaching stands to red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees is prohibited. Cavity trees are marked with painted, double white bands. Physically Challenged Wheelchair-Confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Pineville Office for details and applications. Hunting PCHP blind hunting by reservation Class I, III and IV PCHP permittees only. See dates below. Horseback Riding: Self-clearing permit required. Organized trail rides prohibited. Riding allowed only on designated roads and trails (See WMA Map). Horses and mules are specifically prohibited during gun season for deer EXCEPT as allowed for bird dog field trials. No horses or mules on green planted areas. Horse-drawn conveyances are prohibited.
Turkey: CLOSED
Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED after 12 noon (Certain areas may be closed as posted).